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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 264.32 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 264.32 and 165.95 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 264.32 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/264.32 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 264.32 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 43,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,863.90/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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